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Take a moment to examine your fingers. They are strong, flexible, and have good motor coordination—similar in many ways to the toes. Of course, fingers and toes are not the same thing, but imagine what it would be like if you put your hands in boxing gloves all day long and couldn’t use your fingers to grip, type, write, or... Read more

Correct Toes toe spacers work well in combination with huaraches minimalist running sandals. Huaraches are a type of footwear worn by the Tarahumara—an indigenous group living in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico who are renowned for their long-distance running ability. Huaraches have grown in popularity over the past few years and are now the running or hiking shoe of choice for many. Using Correct Toes and... Read more

Correct Toes toe spacers can work well in combination with a variety of footwear, including thong sandals and flip-flops. This insightful video shows you how to use your Correct Toes in conjunction with your sandals to enhance foot health and comfort as well as to improve toe alignment. Contact us if you have any questions about the processes described and demonstrated in the above video and we'll do our best to... Read more

Hickies no-tie laces offer a new and, in many ways, better way to secure your shoes. Check out the following videos to learn more about the various ways you can use Hickies to “lace up” your favorite footwear. Popular fastening techniques include the “Regular Fit” method, the “Tight Fit” method, and the “Loose Fit” Method. Learn more about these fun little shoe helpers in these instructive... Read more

Your feet play a vital role in your musculoskeletal system. They absorb your footfalls, efficiently transform potential energy into movement, and help dictate the position of your knees, hips, and spine. Many long-term joint and soft tissue problems originate at the foundation of the body—in the feet—and that’s why healthy foot form and function are so incredibly important. This... Read more

In this video, Topo Shoes CEO and founder, Tony Post, demonstrates how to use the Boa Closure System to secure a pair of Topo athletic shoes. The Boa Closure System—a common inclusion in many cycling shoes—is brilliantly designed to allow for micro adjustments in lacing tightness and shoe comfort. In this video, Tony also demonstrates the quick-release mechanism that makes using the Boa Closure system a... Read more

This video demonstrates how to use the FootFitter Ball & Ring Shoe Stretcher to spot-stretch your shoes. This helpful foot health tool can help you achieve an optimal shoe fit and help address or prevent foot and toe conditions such as bunions, bunionettes, hammertoes, and corns. Learn more about how to employ this device to achieve optimal natural foot health by watching this short and informative... Read more

The ToePro foot and ankle exercise platform, created by the legendary Dr. Tom Michaud—chiropractor and author of the influential textbook Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders—is designed to enhance musculoskeletal function by exercising the muscles of the foot and lower leg in their lengthened positions. Research shows that, in addition to improving agility, running speed, and... Read more

The Human Locomotion Two-to-One Ankle Rockboard, created by the renowned Dr. Tom Michaud, is designed to strengthen the muscles of your lower legs, fortify your ankles against injury, improve your balance, and help you achieve or maintain full ankle range of motion. One of the most common ways to improve ankle function is to use ankle... Read more

Wobble boards have long been used in physical therapy clinics and other healthcare settings as a tool for improving patients’ balance and ankle stability. These boards are often used in a home-based setting, too, by those seeking improved balance and foot and musculoskeletal function. What separates the Naboso Kinesis Board from other wobble boards is the fact that... Read more